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The Phoenix Reporter and ItemFri, 09 Dec 2016 10:21:56 -050060NORRISTOWN >> The Montgomery County District Attorney made a very public plea to get his prosecutors more money at the county's budget hearing Dec. 1. And it looks like he's going to get turned down.

"Not at this time," said Commissioners' Chairwoman Val Arkoosh, when asked about whether the money would be added to the budget.

]]>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 18:00:13 -0500201612091013592016-12-08T18:00:13-05:002016-12-09T10:13:59-05:00Academy of Music: Dec. 9-31 The Pennsylvania Ballet presents George Balanchine's "The Nutcracker." The Academy of Music is at Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia. For show times and ticket availability, call (215) 893-1999 or visit www.paballet.org.

Dock Woods Community: The Valley Forge Chorus is part of the Christmas celebration, which is open to the public, at 2 p.

An analytical chemist at GlaxoSmithKline, and previously at Shire in Wayne, McNulty, 43, was a recent contestant on "America's favorite quiz show." Now fans of "Jeopardy!" will have a chance to see how she performed, as the episode is set to air locally on 6ABC WPVI-TV on Monday, Dec.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:41:44 -0500201612081426202016-12-07T08:41:44-05:002016-12-08T14:26:20-05:00ROYERSFORD >> The two highest ranking members of the Spring-Ford Area School Board switched roles Monday night.

During its annual reorganization meeting, the school board chose Joe Ciresi as board president and Tom DiBello as vice president.

"I'm happy to lead the board, to continue moving Spring-Ford forward and represent our students, staff and community," Ciresi said in a press release.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:36:37 -0500201612071658272016-12-07T08:36:37-05:002016-12-07T16:58:27-05:00WEST VINCENT >> Police received a district attorney's commendation on Monday for the investigation, arrest and conviction following a home invasion robbery last summer - in which the victim was a Korean War veteran.

Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan praised West Vincent police Officer Patrick Butler and Chester County Detective Thomas Goggin for their efforts.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:37:40 -0500201612070837402016-12-07T08:37:40-05:002016-12-07T08:37:40-05:00PHOENIXVILLE >> There's been a shake up of leadership on the Phoenixville Area School Board.

At Monday's reorganization meeting, the board unanimously chose Kevin Pattinson as its newest president and J. Kenneth Butera as vice president. Board member Josh Gould will remain board treasurer until the term ends in June.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:36:11 -0500201612070836112016-12-07T08:36:11-05:002016-12-07T08:36:11-05:00Students from the Spring-Ford Area School District helped spread holiday cheer Sunday morning as they performed random acts of kindness throughout the community.

Dressed in red-and-white plush Santa hats, 435 students scattered across town in small groups and quietly performed good deeds for strangers.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:35:21 -0500201612070835212016-12-07T08:35:21-05:002016-12-07T08:35:21-05:00ROYERSFORD >> The Spring-Ford Area High School Vocal Ensemble was selected as a semi-finalist in the Christmas Choir Competition presented by the 101.1 More FM radio station. Listen to and vote for Spring-Ford on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

The winning school from each daily competition will advance to the finals on Thursday, Dec.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 08:34:49 -0500201612070834492016-12-07T08:34:49-05:002016-12-07T08:34:49-05:00Come celebrate the holiday season with music, dance, and good food at the Beidler House on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 1-6 p.m. (Snow date: Dec. 17). Experience the essence of a colonial-era German Christmas at this 18th century house in Gibraltar at our Colonial Candlelight Holiday Reception.

Back in 1783, all of the joyous celebrations of the Germans in Pennsylvania were featured at Conrad Beidler's house.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:00:00 -0500201612022232512016-12-07T02:00:00-05:002016-12-02T22:32:51-05:00What's going on musically in the Berks-Mont Newspapers coverage area? A lot, and we want to help keep everyone in the know.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:00:00 -0500201612021625512016-12-07T02:00:00-05:002016-12-02T16:25:51-05:00Revel in the spirit of the season at historic Pottsgrove Manor with the annual "Pottsgrove Manor by Candlelight" open-house on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 2 to 8 p.m., and enjoy the beauty of the manor lit by candlelight and bedecked with greenery.

The public is invited to take a self-guided tour of the stately 1752 manor house, where costumed interpreters portray the colonial residents of Pottsgrove Manor.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:00:00 -0500201612022232472016-12-07T02:00:00-05:002016-12-02T22:32:47-05:00The Weight Band is bring the sound of The Band to Phoenixville at 8 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Colonial Theatre.

Members of The Band, The Levon Helm Band & The Rick Danko Group are featured.

Performing songs of The Band, The Weight Band is keeping the spirit and the music alive that helped define an era.

]]>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 02:00:00 -0500201612021623002016-12-07T02:00:00-05:002016-12-02T16:23:00-05:00NORRISTOWN >> After a chaotic month surrounding the general election, the Montgomery County Board of Elections announced that it will review its systems and practices.

"This will involve surveys, interviews and group discussions of current processes, challenges from this year and suggestions for improvements both internally and with external partners and experts," said Commissioners' Chairwoman Val Arkoosh.

]]>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 16:17:03 -0500201612061617032016-12-06T16:17:03-05:002016-12-06T16:17:03-05:00Yes, I have taken a shortcut here with the use of prepared whipped topping. Does anyone object to spending less time in the kitchen and more time with family during Christmas? I agree!